PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003392

　　Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Location:

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　　Requisition No: 821083

　　Agency: Department of Education

　　Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003392

　　Pay Plan: Career Service

　　Position Number: 48003392

　　Salary: $48,140.46--$57,768.55

　　Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2024

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　　Florida Department of Education

　　Bureau of Student Achievement Through Language Acquisition

　　Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

　　Program Specialist IV--CS

　　Salary Range: $48,140.46--$57,768.55

　　Our Organization and Mission (or) Mission of the Bureau of Student Achievement Through Language Acquisition

　　The primary focus of the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition is to assist schools and districts with Florida's English Language Learners (ELLs), totaling over 300,000. Florida's ELLs surpass most states in the country. Florida is ranked 3rd in ELL population, and although Spanish is the major native language of these students, the ELLs speak more than 243 different languages .

　　Office Contact

　　Arlene Costello, 850-245-0628

　　Job Description

　　This position is responsible for assisting in the management and coordination of state plans for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, also known as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Dual Language Programs, Foreign Language Education Programs and other programs for English Language Learners (ELLs) or for other student populations targeted by the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition (SALA).

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

　　The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

　　Plans, organizes and executes training activities such as Train the Trainer workshops, administrator training sessions, and other staff learningactivities related to the implementation of the ESOL Program, heritage/native and bilingual education programs, and Title III professional development requirements.

　　Assists in conducting on-site monitoring and compliance at district and school level to determine compliance with the Consent Decree in the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) et al. v. the State Board of Education, 1990; applicable statutes; State Board Rules, and applicable federal rules and regulations.

　　Coordinates, develops, and reviews Title III grant applications annually.

　　Reviews ELL data relative to the Title III grant; uses data for bureau professional development needs, technical assistance, and requests from other department offices.

　　Provides technical assistance with other offices/bureaus within the Division of Public Schools.

　　Plans, conducts, and organizes technical assistance to districts, schools, and other educational entities, advocacy groups, community-based organizations, and parents/guardians in the form of on-site visits, workshops, conferences, and oral/written communication.

　　Researches educational literature to identify trends, policies, and best practices related to the instruction of multicultural, limited English proficient, foreign language, and other student populations targeted by SALA.

　　Participates actively in professional learning opportunities to improve knowledge and skills in the areas of ESOL and Title III and increasing student academic achievement as well as training related to improving job performance.

　　Assists in answering Corrflow assignments.

　　Extracts and analyzes data to use for program-related activities, including but not limited to research, monitoring, and bureau presentations to improve the academic achievement of English Language Learners (ELL).

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Ability to utilize equipment required for the position.

　　Knowledge of rules, statutes, and other regulations governing the educational services to ELL students

　　Knowledge of Microsoft and other software packages, including Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Four to six years of professional experience working with ESOL students.

　　60 hours of ESOL Training

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　ESOL Endorsed or Certified

　　Bilingual

　　APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

　　Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

　　Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:

　　Any and all State of Florida jobs

　　Any and all Florida University jobs

　　All periods of employment

　　Periods of unemployment

　　Gaps 3 months or more*

　　Education

　　Volunteer Experience

　　Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.

　　Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

　　It isunacceptableto use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

　　If claiming Veteran’s Preference (https://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/130394/809960/2017-004AdministrationofVeterans) , candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).

　　If claiming Right to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

　　All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

　　WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

　　State Group Insurance coverage options+(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

　　Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )

　　Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

　　Annual and Sick Leave Benefits Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

　　Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

　　Ongoing comprehensive training provided

　　Career Growth

　　Highly skilled, professional environment

　　For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

　　We care about the success of our employees. We care about the success of our clients.

　　We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves. A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

　　LEAVE INFORMATION: (CS)

　　+ + Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.

　　Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

　　BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

　　It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

　　Selective Services System (SSS)

　　Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Social Security website (http://www.sss.gov/) .

　　The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

　　Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

　　The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

　　VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

　　Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee